Ken Harty

Some things are obvious, and sometimes we don’t always notice what is in front of us on a consistent basis. A good example is the neighborhood you live in. If you have not walked through your neighborhood and paid especially close attention to your surroundings, I implore you to do just that. You will likely see your neighborhood in a different light and notice many things you didn't notice were there. It gives you a better understanding and appreciation for where you live.

Seeing the ravages of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida brought back a lot of memories of Hurricane Katrina. My family and I were in Louisiana when Hurricane Katrina struck. We lived in New Iberia, Louisiana. It is located about 120 miles west of New Orleans, and 18 miles south of Lafayette, Louisiana, right on what is commonly called the Cajun Coast.

Now that the election is over, it is interesting to watch liberal news media outlets discussing what went wrong for the democrats, especially Kamala Harris’s campaign for president. They are

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As I sit here writing this column, with the temperature in the low 30’s and the windshield of my car completely frosted over, I am reminded that winter weather will be here sooner rather than later — and with it, snow. This is the perfect time to talk about snow shoveling, as probably we will indeed be shoveling snow soon.

I’m not sure where I was or what I was doing at the time, but I do remember having a very clear thought go through my mind — we are

As president-elect Trump prepares to take office in January, he has been making plans and selecting cabinet members at a fast pace. One of the plans he has is to create the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to govexec.com, it sounds like a federal agency, but its job is to get rid of them. It is important to note that DOGE will not operate as a federal executive department. However, it will serve as an advisory body aiming to streamline the U.S. government and slash inefficiency. Heading up the efforts are Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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This time of year it's smart to check your smoke detectors to make sure they are in working order. When extreme cold temperatures hit our homes, furnaces and fireplaces run non-stop to keep up with the demand for heat.

This is the time of the year to check your smoke detectors to make sure they are in working order. When extreme cold temperatures hit our homes, furnaces and fireplaces are running non-stop to keep up with the demand for heat.